Over 9 lakh pilgrims visit Shiv Khori Shrine
STATE TIMES NEWS
REASI: Shiv Khori Shrine is fast emerging as one of the major Shrine after famous Shiri Mata Vaishnio Devi Shrine in Distt. Reasi. Shri Shiv Khori Shrine is witnessing a heavy and increasing rush of devotees every day during ongoing Amarnath Yatra, 2016. This year upto 10th July 2016, 9,10,600 pilgrims have visited the famous Shrine whereas during the same period in the corresponding year only 6,86,169 pilgrims visited the Holy Cave of Lord Shiva to pay their obeisance, thus there is an increase of 2,24,431 pilgrims over last year.
Usually approximately 6,000 to 7,000 pilgrims are reaching Shivkhori for Darshan of Lord Shiva these days and on 10th July 2016 the Yatra figure touch 15,117 marks and one day Yatra figure is expected to cross 20,000 marks during coming days.
Shiv Khori Shrine Board Reasi entrusted for facilitation of pilgrims and overall development of this famous Shrine has taken all necessary steps for smooth conduct of Yatra. Reasi administration has geared up for providing all facilities to Yatris. This was stated by Mahesh Sharma, who is Executive Officer of SSKSB.